The parable of the ten virgins reveals that not everyone who has been called by the Gospel has received it with a sincere and honest heart. Not all have been sealed by the Holy Spirit. Some serve the Lord through the spirit He has placed within them, while others serve Him through their earthly possessions. Those who serve through their flesh serve the Lord by the earthly fruits they possess, such as peace, love, joy, and trust. However, these are the things you inherit through your flesh, not what the Lord puts in your hearts. One statement the Lord makes to the virgins explains why they have been rejected. He says, “Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not if you understand the definition of eternal life, then you will understand why the five foolish virgins were rejected.” Eternal life is defined in two places: John 17 and John 14. I encourage you to read these passages and understand what eternal life is. You will see that the five foolish virgins did not possess it. Space on this post would not allow me to provide the complete understanding of this parable. However, if you read the writings in John, you will see what I mean. In John 14, look where Judas asked Christ about eternal life, and John 16 will explain it even more.